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Columbus - Coach Bublitz 2nd Year -



Poynette - Coach Bob Tomlinson, 29th Year - Assistant Coaches: Mary Larsen 27th Year; Ron Jordak 8th year; Howie Wiese 16th Year - - The Indians claimed their 19th conference title in 2008 after losing their first two games of the conference schedule to Columbus and Luther Prep. Poynette saw two seniors graduate in '08 and return the rest of the roster including Capitol North Player of the Year Madeline Dugolenski. One of the state's top catchers, Dugolenski has been behind the plate since the first game of her freshman season; has caught in two state tournaments including a title in 2005. Also returning is three-year letterwinner Elyse Rylander who can play any position on the field. Tomlinson will look for Rylander to anchor an infield position on the left side of the field in 2008. In the circle for the Indians are junior Taylor Hebel, an all conference selection in 2007 along with senior Carmelia Wilson. Those two combined last season as well and look to improve on last year's success. Returning in centerfield is sophomore Karlee Tomlinson who was an All Conference first-team selection in 2007. At first base the Indians will feature a couple of long players in 5-11" senior Ali Registad and 6" junior Shannon Saager. At second base sophomore Katlyn Saley will be back where she improved steadily as a freshman in '07. Other infielders vying for spots include junior Taylor Koepp who can play shortstop, third base or outfield. Other players looking to crack the Indian lineup include juniors Nicole Gordon, Karely Jamrock, Danielle Kiefer, senior Jamie Keller and a host of sophomores and a couple of freshmen. One of those freshmen, Brittany Kaltenberg,  was the leading hitter for Poynette during the fall league season in '07. Other pitchers include Vicki Gramse (soph), Lydia Caldwell (soph), Nicole Prey (freshman) and Rachel Eloranta. Tomlinson sees Luther Prep, Columbus and Lakeside as the three teams that could battle it out for the Capitol North title but points out that the title will probably have to go through Poynette before it's determined. The Indians have been conference champions seven straight years in three different conferences and have won a conference title in all but one season since 1994.



Lakeside Lutheran - Coach: Matt Doering 6th Year - Senior Pitcher Greta Davis has been working hard during the off season and will be a tough opponent for teams in the Capitol North.



Watertown Luther Prep - Coach Bob Krueger - Luther Prep features the 2007 Capitol North Player of the Year in sophomore pitcher Lydia Free. Prep also returns a host of other players from a team that finished second in the conference in 2007 including Sarah Free and Emily Boldt.



Lodi - Coach - Sue Meffert - 1st Year -



Lake Mills - Coach Kayla Ganwitz - 2nd Year -